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P851 SKX

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,621 mi
Last recorded46,621 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 SKX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 46,621 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 45,101 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 43,668 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,818 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 42,674 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 42,242 miles

Rear tyre perishing/cracking

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Gap on offside of front wheel rim (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,594 miles

Rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2018 41,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,895 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,895 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,761 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,222 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,782 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 38,782 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,396 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,424 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxd?

Based on 11,459 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
652
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
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P851 SKX is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 20,679 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Fxd fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P851 SKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxd typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P851 SKX registered?

P851 SKX is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P851 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P851 SKX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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